Chase Elliott beats Denny Hamlin at Martinsville Speedway for 1st NASCAR win of season
Read full article: Chase Elliott beats Denny Hamlin at Martinsville Speedway for 1st NASCAR win of seasonChase Elliott has outdueled Denny Hamlin at Martinsville Speedway, earning his first NASCAR Cup Series victory of the season.
The NCAA is warning schools about travel issues ahead of March Madness. It's not the first time
Read full article: The NCAA is warning schools about travel issues ahead of March Madness. It's not the first timeThe NCAA is warning schools about potential travel headaches ahead of the men's and women's basketball tournaments.
US military boards third oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after tracking it from the Caribbean
Read full article: US military boards third oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after tracking it from the CaribbeanThe Pentagon says U.S. military forces have boarded a third sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean after tracking it from the Caribbean Sea in an effort to target illicit oil connected to Venezuela.
US military strikes another alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific, killing 3
Read full article: US military strikes another alleged drug boat in eastern Pacific, killing 3The U.S. military says it has carried out another deadly strike on a vessel accused of trafficking drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean.
FAA is making the rules imposed after an airliner collided with an Army helicopter permanent
Read full article: FAA is making the rules imposed after an airliner collided with an Army helicopter permanentThe federal government says temporary rules imposed after last year's collision of an airliner and an Army helicopter to improve the safety of the crowded airspace around Washington, D.C., are being made permanent.
VaTech drops meeting with JMU, top nonconference foe in Franklin's 1st season, to fit in 9 ACC games
Read full article: VaTech drops meeting with JMU, top nonconference foe in Franklin's 1st season, to fit in 9 ACC gamesVirginia Tech has canceled its football game against James Madison scheduled for September because of the Atlantic Coast Conference's move from eight to nine conference games beginning in 2026.
Commanders coach Dan Quinn takes over defensive coordinator duties from Joe Whitt Jr.
Read full article: Commanders coach Dan Quinn takes over defensive coordinator duties from Joe Whitt Jr.Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn is going to replace Joe Whitt Jr. as the team’s defensive coordinator.
Isaac Brown and Keyjuan Brown help No. 16 Louisville rush past Virginia Tech in 28-16 victory
Read full article: Isaac Brown and Keyjuan Brown help No. 16 Louisville rush past Virginia Tech in 28-16 victoryIsaac Brown rushed for 130 yards and a touchdown before leaving late with a leg injury and Keyjuan Brown scored twice in the second half to lift No. 16 Louisville to a 28-16 victory over Virginia Tech. Miller Moss added a touchdown pass for the Cardinals, who rallied Saturday from a 16-7 halftime deficit to win their third straight game.
Navy loses two aircraft from USS Nimitz aircraft carrier within 30 minutes
Read full article: Navy loses two aircraft from USS Nimitz aircraft carrier within 30 minutesThe Navy's Pacific Fleet says a fighter jet and a helicopter based off the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz both crashed into the South China Sea within 30 minutes of each other.
Department of War launches new plan to fix military moving system after Home Safe Alliance contract ends
Read full article: Department of War launches new plan to fix military moving system after Home Safe Alliance contract endsA major shake-up is underway at the Department of War that affects thousands of military families who relocate across the country or globe to serve. After ending its troubled contract with Home Safe Alliance, the department is moving forward with a new leadership plan to fix the military’s moving system.
News organizations, including Hegseth's former employer Fox, reject new Pentagon reporting rules
Read full article: News organizations, including Hegseth's former employer Fox, reject new Pentagon reporting rulesFox News, the former employer of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, has joined a near-unanimous outpouring of news organizations rejecting new rules for journalists based in the Pentagon.
Commanders stars Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin out against the Falcons with injuries
Read full article: Commanders stars Jayden Daniels and Terry McLaurin out against the Falcons with injuriesThe Washington Commanders will face the Atlanta Falcons without quarterback Jayden Daniels and wide receiver Terry McLaurin.
Restoration of torn-down Confederate monument will cost $10 million over 2 years, military says
Read full article: Restoration of torn-down Confederate monument will cost $10 million over 2 years, military saysA U.S. Army official says restoring a memorial to the Confederacy that was removed from Arlington National Cemetery at the recommendation of Congress will cost roughly $10 million total.
Dan Quinn says he's glad Terry McLaurin remains a presence at Commanders camp amid contract dispute
Read full article: Dan Quinn says he's glad Terry McLaurin remains a presence at Commanders camp amid contract disputeCommanders coach Dan Quinn said Saturday that wide receiver Terry McLaurin told him directly about his request to be traded amid a contract dispute but the coach has not addressed the matter with the other players as the team continues to prepare for the season.
Wide receiver Terry McLaurin has requested a trade from the Commanders, AP sources say
Read full article: Wide receiver Terry McLaurin has requested a trade from the Commanders, AP sources sayTwo-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Terry McLaurin has asked the Washington Commanders to trade him because of a contract dispute.
Correction: US-Virginia-Wife-Killing story
Read full article: Correction: US-Virginia-Wife-Killing storyIn a story published July 25, 2025, about an IRS agent charged with killing his wife and another man, The Associated Press erroneously reported that a deputy chief from the Fairfax County police department resigned.
Pam Bondi dodges questions on Epstein and Bongino amid Justice Department turmoil
Read full article: Pam Bondi dodges questions on Epstein and Bongino amid Justice Department turmoilAttorney General Pam Bondi refused to answer questions Tuesday about investigate files related to Jeffrey Epstein and her clash with a top FBI official.
Healing vets through the power of music
Read full article: Healing vets through the power of musicGuitars for Vets is a 501(3)(c) non-profit specifically aimed at helping veterans heal through the power of music. Guitars for Vets is an outlet for veterans suffering from depression, anxiety , PTSD, and some physical disabilities.
Joe Biden to attend Juneteenth celebration at historic AME church in Texas
Read full article: Joe Biden to attend Juneteenth celebration at historic AME church in TexasFormer President Joe Biden will be attending a Juneteenth celebration at a historic African Methodist Episcopal church in Galveston, Texas.
Bulked up Jayden Daniels looks to have put on weight coming off rookie season with the Commanders
Read full article: Bulked up Jayden Daniels looks to have put on weight coming off rookie season with the CommandersJayden Daniels is in his second spring of NFL offseason workouts with the same coach and offense from his successful rookie year for the Washington Commanders.
For 1 sentinel, a final walk at Arlington's Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Read full article: For 1 sentinel, a final walk at Arlington's Tomb of the Unknown SoldierArmy Sgt. 1st Class Andrew Jay of Indianapolis has been dutifully guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery for the last two years.
Plane door was open before fatal Nassau County crash, report reveals
Read full article: Plane door was open before fatal Nassau County crash, report revealsA preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board has identified multiple possible causes for a plane crash in a Yulee neighborhood that claimed the life of the 56-year-old pilot.
Veteran mistakenly declared dead by VA fights for benefits, recognition: ‘I’m still alive’
Read full article: Veteran mistakenly declared dead by VA fights for benefits, recognition: ‘I’m still alive’A local Army veteran is speaking out after being mistakenly declared dead by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), saying the error has left him without disability benefits, healthcare, or recognition from the very agency meant to support him.
Passenger flight and Air Force jet diverted from potential collision at DC airport
Read full article: Passenger flight and Air Force jet diverted from potential collision at DC airportA U.S. passenger flight preparing to leave the nation’s capital and an incoming military jet received instructions to divert and prevent a possible collision.
Americans' confidence in air travel safety dips slightly after Washington plane crash: AP-NORC poll
Read full article: Americans' confidence in air travel safety dips slightly after Washington plane crash: AP-NORC pollA new poll finds Americans’ confidence in air transportation and the federal agencies tasked with maintaining air safety has slipped a little from last year, following a recent crash in Washington.
A timeline of last week's air disaster in Washington, the deadliest in the US since 2001
Read full article: A timeline of last week's air disaster in Washington, the deadliest in the US since 2001Almost a week after a helicopter and airplane collision in Washington killed 67 people, investigators are still at work as salvage crews pull out chunks of aircraft.
Remains of all 67 victims of the midair collision near DC recovered as NTSB probes altitude data
Read full article: Remains of all 67 victims of the midair collision near DC recovered as NTSB probes altitude dataThe remains of all 67 victims of the midair collision near Reagan National Airport have been recovered.
Officials say remains of 55 of 67 victims of midair collision have been recovered and identified
Read full article: Officials say remains of 55 of 67 victims of midair collision have been recovered and identifiedAuthorities say they have recovered the remains of 55 of the 67 people killed in the deadliest U.S. air disaster since 2001.
‘No excuse for this’: Aviation expert criticizes FAA traffic control for failing to prevent tragic DC plane crash
Read full article: ‘No excuse for this’: Aviation expert criticizes FAA traffic control for failing to prevent tragic DC plane crashNews4JAX aviation expert Ed Booth joined us on The Morning Show to address the unanswered questions and video that appears to show the midair collision.
LIVE: Transportation officials give update on what to expect in airports ahead of busy holiday travel season
Read full article: LIVE: Transportation officials give update on what to expect in airports ahead of busy holiday travel seasonTransportation officials will hold a news conference Thursday morning to update the public on efforts to improve air travel experience ahead of one of the busiest holiday travel seasons on record.
LPGA commissioner takes the blame for Solheim Cup transportation issues
Read full article: LPGA commissioner takes the blame for Solheim Cup transportation issuesLPGA Commissioner Mollie Marcoux Samaan has taken responsibility for the tour’s failure to get fans to the Solheim Cup in time to see the opening tee shots.
Solheim Cup begins with half-empty grandstands and fans stuck waiting for buses to course
Read full article: Solheim Cup begins with half-empty grandstands and fans stuck waiting for buses to courseThe opening match of the Solheim Cup began in front of half-empty grandstands surrounding the first tee at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club, with transportation issues preventing fans from getting to the golf course.
Commanders fire employee after undercover video showed him disparaging players and fans
Read full article: Commanders fire employee after undercover video showed him disparaging players and fansThe Washington Commanders say they have fired an employee after he was shown making derogatory comments about players and fans in undercover video posted on social media.
Veterans lobbied for psychedelic therapy, but it may not be enough to save MDMA drug application
Read full article: Veterans lobbied for psychedelic therapy, but it may not be enough to save MDMA drug applicationMilitary veterans have spent years lobbying for the use of psychedelic drugs to treat PTSD, but a sharply critical review of the club drug MDMA has put the therapy's approval in doubt.
River City Plus: A deep dive into the Camp Lejeune Toxic Water conversation
Read full article: River City Plus: A deep dive into the Camp Lejeune Toxic Water conversationLejeune Empowered Advocacy for Widows (LEAWS) is a nonprofit founded in August 2023 from the Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Widows Facebook group. We help widows navigate the VA system and the Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Lawsuit under the PACT-Act. As Marine widows and social service professionals, we unite the community through our weekly Facebook group meetings, yearly retreats and outreach. We need community support for fundraising, donations, and services to assist widows facing financial and emotional challenges. Call to Action: Support Marine widows by donating funds, goods, or your time to help brighten their lives and provide essential relief. www.leaws.org
Advocating for Those Affected by Camp Lejeune Toxic Water
Read full article: Advocating for Those Affected by Camp Lejeune Toxic WaterLejeune Empowered Advocacy for Widows (LEAWS) is a nonprofit founded in August 2023 from the Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Widows Facebook group. We help widows navigate the VA system and the Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Lawsuit under the PACT-Act. As Marine widows and social service professionals, we unite the community through our weekly Facebook group meetings, yearly retreats and outreach. We need community support for fundraising, donations, and services to assist widows facing financial and emotional challenges. Call to Action: Support Marine widows by donating funds, goods, or your time to help brighten their lives and provide essential relief. www.leaws.org
NFL to allow players to wear protective soft-shell helmet covers during games
Read full article: NFL to allow players to wear protective soft-shell helmet covers during gamesThe NFL says it will allow players to wear protective soft-shell helmet covers known as Guardian caps during games next season if they choose.
President Biden honors Veterans in 70th annual observance at Arlington National Cemetery
Read full article: President Biden honors Veterans in 70th annual observance at Arlington National CemeteryPresident Biden is expected to participate in the 70th annual National Veterans Day Observance at Arlington National Cemetery starting at 11 a.m. Saturday to honor the men and women who have served and continue to serve in the U.S. armed forces during war and peacetime.
VP Harris announces start of process to remove medical debt from people's credit scores
Read full article: VP Harris announces start of process to remove medical debt from people's credit scoresVice President Kamala Harris says the Biden administration is beginning the process to remove medical bills from people’s credit scores.
VA giving veterans a chance to get help with PACT Act, claims, benefits, and more
Read full article: VA giving veterans a chance to get help with PACT Act, claims, benefits, and moreSave the date! Veterans with questions about benefits, claims, PACT Act, and more, can get the answers next week in person.
Rivera clarifies his statement about Commanders players expressing concern with Bieniemy's style
Read full article: Rivera clarifies his statement about Commanders players expressing concern with Bieniemy's styleRon Rivera says he spoke to Eric Bieniemy about his comments that some Washington Commanders players expressed concern over the new offensive coordinator's coaching style.
Commanders camp opens with new owner Josh Harris in attendance and the buzz of a 'clean slate'
Read full article: Commanders camp opens with new owner Josh Harris in attendance and the buzz of a 'clean slate'The first practice of Washington Commanders training camp under new ownership definitely felt different than any opening day in decades.
A new millipede species is crawling under LA. It's blind, glassy and has 486 legs
Read full article: A new millipede species is crawling under LA. It's blind, glassy and has 486 legsAn American metropolis known for freeways and traffic has a newly discovered species named in its honor: The Los Angeles Thread Millipede.
China tells tech manufacturers to stop using Micron chips, stepping up feud with United States
Read full article: China tells tech manufacturers to stop using Micron chips, stepping up feud with United StatesChina has stepped up a feud with Washington over security by telling users of computer equipment deemed sensitive to stop buying products from the biggest U.S. memory chipmaker, Micron Technology Inc. The country's cyberspace agency says Micron products have unspecified “serious network security risks” that threaten China’s information infrastructure and affect national security.
Larson pulls away from Logano to win at Martinsville
Read full article: Larson pulls away from Logano to win at MartinsvilleKyle Larson passed Joey Logano with 29 laps to go and went on to win his second Cup Series race of the season Sunday at Martinsville Speedway on a day when NASCAR welcomed back Chase Elliott.
US appeals court blocks ban on rapid-fire 'bump stocks'
Read full article: US appeals court blocks ban on rapid-fire 'bump stocks'A federal appeals court has ruled against a Trump administration ban on bump stocks, the devices that enable a shooter to rapidly fire multiple rounds from a semi-automatic weapon after the initial trigger pull.
Rivera: Del Rio apologized to Commanders players for remarks
Read full article: Rivera: Del Rio apologized to Commanders players for remarksWashington Commanders coach Ron Rivera says defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio addressed the team to apologize for his comments about protests in the summer of 2020 and the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
Virginia Tech now has a 73% student-voting rate — how can other schools follow suit?
Read full article: Virginia Tech now has a 73% student-voting rate — how can other schools follow suit?Groups across the state of Virginia work all year long to get students registered to vote in high school and college -- the idea being, if these students start young, they’ll vote their entire lives.
Martinsville: Byron races to NASCAR Cup-leading 2nd victory
Read full article: Martinsville: Byron races to NASCAR Cup-leading 2nd victoryWilliam Byron took the lead on pit road after Stage 2 pit stops and held it pretty much the rest of the way at Martinsville Speedway to become the first repeat winner this season in NASCAR’s Cup Series.
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NFL teams face potential forfeits for COVID-19 outbreaks
Read full article: NFL teams face potential forfeits for COVID-19 outbreaksThe NFL has informed teams they could potentially forfeit a game because of a COVID-19 outbreak among nonvaccinated players, and players on both teams wouldn’t get paid that week.

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